Lawmakers consider relaxing Maine mining laws after lithium discovery
State lawmakers are considering relaxing aspects of Maine’s stringent mining laws in response to the discovery of a potentially massive
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Fuel from Maine train derailment reportedly leaking into waterways
Engine diesel fuel from the train derailment in rural Somerset County Saturday is reportedly leaking into a nearby stream and
Read moreBucksport adopts temporary ban on landfills
The Bucksport Town Council has approved a six-month ban on approving licenses for landfills. It took less than three minutes
Read moreEffort to limit coyote hunting in Maine fails to gain support
A hotly contested bill that would have shortened the coyote hunting seasons in Maine was soundly defeated during Wednesday afternoon’s
Read moreLake Auburn consultant to evaluate where phosphorus increase is coming from
Based on the findings, the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission may conduct a treatment this year to help prevent algae
Read moreInvasive hemlock pest approaches Androscoggin County
The pest hasn’t yet been identified in Androscoggin County towns, but one state entomologist said it’s only a matter of
Read moreTrial begins over reviving Maine energy corridor project defeated in 2021 referendum
Jury hears opening statements from Central Maine Power, partners, and opponents Read More
Read moreMunicipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar
Read moreWinthrop Town Council votes to halt quarry excavation for 6 months
The decision delays a controversial proposal for a quarry on Turkey Lane.Read More
Read moreLewiston files comment in support of investigation of Auburn Water District
The 18-page comment states that Lewiston ‘supports the initiation of a formal investigation by the commission’ and that ‘over the
Read moreEnvironmental groups withdraw lawsuit over last Maine salmon
The conservation groups say they can still shut down dams on the Kennebec River by focusing on upcoming federal relicensing
Read moreState asking ‘citizen scientists’ to help find owl pellets
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to learn more about the diet of Maine owls.Read More
Read moreInvasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say
Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood “and any
Read moreAs redemption centers close, Maine seeks to overhaul its bottle deposit law
Ever since it was implemented 45 years ago, Maine’s bottle deposit law has been credited with reducing litter and increasing
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